Xiaomi XIAOMI Redmi Pad 2 PRO Only WiFi (No Calls or Review
The Redmi Pad 2 Pro's stunning screen is betrayed by shockingly slow performance that makes it hard to recommend, even at $330.
Overview
Look, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro is a classic case of a tablet that looks great on paper until you start using it. The one thing you need to know is that its performance is a massive letdown. That beautiful 12.1-inch 120Hz screen is wrapped around a processor that ranks in the bottom 2% of all tablets. It's like putting a Formula 1 body kit on a scooter.
Performance
I was genuinely shocked by how slow this thing feels. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a 4nm chip, but the benchmarks don't lie. Its CPU and GPU performance are both in the 2nd percentile. That means 98% of tablets are faster. Scrolling through menus has a slight but noticeable lag, and opening apps takes a beat longer than you'd expect. It's not unusable, but it feels cheap.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (67th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average gpu (2th percentile) 1th
- Below average cpu (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average feature (21th percentile) 19th
- Below average storage (23th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | X1 |
Display
| Size | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| OS | Android 15 |
Value & Pricing
At $330, it's not worth it. You're paying for a good screen attached to a sluggish device. The performance bottleneck ruins the entire experience. Save your money for something else.
Price History
vs Competition
Don't even compare this to an iPad Pro or Surface Pro. They're in a different universe. The real competition is other budget Android tablets. Even there, you can find options with better balanced specs. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE, while more expensive, offers a much smoother experience. The Lenovo Legion Go S, though a gaming handheld, shows you can get competent performance near this price. This Redmi Pad is all screen, no substance.
| Spec | Xiaomi XIAOMI Redmi Pad 2 PRO Only WiFi (No Calls or | Apple iPad Pro Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M5 chip Wi-Fi 256GB with | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ - 12.4" 256GB - Wi-Fi - | Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft - Surface Pro - Copilot+ PC - 13” - | Lenovo Lenovo - Idea Tab Pro - 12.7" 3K Tablet - 8GB RAM | GPD GPD Pocket 4: Mini Laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Apple M5 | Mediatek MT6989 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | MediaTek Dimensity | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| RAM (GB) | — | 12 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | — | 256 | 256 | 512 | 256 | 2048 |
| Screen | 12.1" 2560x1600 | 11" 2420x1668 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 8.8" 2560x1600 |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
| Stylus | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | false |
Verdict
I can't recommend the Redmi Pad 2 Pro. The terrible performance score is a dealbreaker. It's best for very light reading or video watching if you can ignore the lag, but its weak scores for entertainment and student use tell the real story. Skip it and find a tablet that doesn't struggle with the basics.